Vortex Fruit Washer (Size S)

summer kitchen gadget
small berry washer
kitchen vortex bowl

Perinski

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 60% infill

1-disc

PLA

Designer

340

139

Released 2025-07-06

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Last time, I shared a large vortex-style washer for fruits and berries — functional, reliable, and already well-proven in my kitchen, especially during jam-making.

But sometimes, you don’t need something that big. Just a couple handfuls of cherries, a scoop of currants — and you want something compact, within reach. That’s how the idea for a smaller version came about — same vortex principle, just in a more modest size.

The model keeps the same styling, with the signature side tube and drainage slots. This time, though, I tilted the walls slightly inward — it’s easier to pour out excess water, and the berries stay in place. Simple tweak, but it makes a real difference in use.

To make good use of the time, I also whipped up a couple jars of blackcurrant jam. I didn’t cook it — wanted to keep the fresh flavor. Just blended the berries, added sugar, and a touch of xanthan gum: 1 gram per 1 kilogram of jam. The result is a nice thick texture. Sure, it doesn’t store long unless refrigerated — but with how fast it goes, storage rarely becomes an issue.

For printing, I used the same setup as before:

white PLA from eSUN, and the green-yellow rim is PLA Basic from Bambu Lab. Supports were dense but easy to remove. I printed it at 0.12 mm layer height with a 0.4 mm nozzle, so post-processing was minimal. All the details are in the included 3MF file .

And yes — it works just as well as the larger one. The water spins, the berries rinse clean — just like it should. A perfect summer tool for anyone who enjoys making jam. If you’re prepping 5 kilos at a time, print the big one. But for a quick batch or a snack’s worth of berries — this little one is spot-on.

It’s simple. It works. And it’s delicious.